as in to store
to put (something of future use or value) in a safe or secret place
an eating disorder that would impel her to lay up candy bars in her closet for all-night food binges
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Recent Examples of lay up
Someone excited to ski, then immediately breaks their leg and spends the whole time laid up in their room
The show has done lots with different inequalities within a relationship, but what about health?
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Vulture Staff, Vulture, 7 Apr. 2025
He was laid up in bed for five weeks in the summer of 1919 but returned to the job that fall.
—Richard Selcer, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 15 Mar. 2025
Morikawa was laid up 90 yards out, while Henley's approach sailed right of the green.
—Faisal Kutty, Newsweek, 10 Mar. 2025
At age 8, in Croatia, his sick father was temporarily laid up in bed.
—Scott Fowler, Charlotte Observer, 27 Feb. 2025
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Vulture Staff, Vulture, 7 Apr. 2025
He was laid up in bed for five weeks in the summer of 1919 but returned to the job that fall.
—Richard Selcer, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 15 Mar. 2025
Morikawa was laid up 90 yards out, while Henley's approach sailed right of the green.
—Faisal Kutty, Newsweek, 10 Mar. 2025
At age 8, in Croatia, his sick father was temporarily laid up in bed.
—Scott Fowler, Charlotte Observer, 27 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for lay up
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Original price: $199.99 The Bay Isle Home Cerina Boho Natural Rattan Shoe Storage Cabinet features adjustable interior shelves for storing up to 12 pairs of shoes, as well as a convenient top drawer for small essentials, helping to keep your home tidy and chic.—
Nora Colomer
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FOXNews.com,
28 June 2025
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Around four flies were also found in the establishment, and the salsa was stored at an unsafe temperature.—
Harriet Ramos,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
28 June 2025
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The 15-year-old shelter dog laying in his kennel at the Carson Animal Shelter.—
Alyce Collins,
MSNBC Newsweek,
27 June 2025
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No Ju-han—Netflix The groundwork for these final six episodes was laid in a Season 2 finale that ended just as the plot started moving.—
Judy Berman,
Time,
27 June 2025
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In the short term, Kalkbrenner could be stashed as Rudy Gobert insurance, while also serving as a potential succession plan as Minnesota’s center spot.—
Jace Frederick,
Twin Cities,
24 June 2025
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Negan had just stashed an unusually quiet bunch of walkers beneath the banquet table.—
Charlie Mason,
TVLine,
22 June 2025
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“Lay up.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lay%20up. Accessed 2 Jul. 2025.
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